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Key Points Question What are the predictors and barriers to managing noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) for older Syrian refugees in Lebanon? Findings This prognostic study including 1893 refugees with at least 1 NCD (chronic respiratory disease, diabetes, history of cardiovascular disease or hypertension) developed a predictive model for the inability to manage any NCD with a moderate discriminative ability. Predictors of inability to manage any NCD included age, no cash assistance, household water and food insecurity, and having multiple chronic diseases. Meaning These findings suggest context-appropriate assistance is required to overcome financial barriers and enable equitable access to health care and medication required to manage NCDs among refugees.